PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Artie Lange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lange's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, ACDC-You Shook Me(All Night Long). Jack Miller will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Lange
vs
Miller

183 cm
30
145 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

175 cm
23
140 lbs
1 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

DJs Locker

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Artie Lange!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Miller!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Miller throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lange was covering up waiting for the punch and Miller finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Miller postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Miller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Miller wants to control from the top but Lange keeps moving.
Lange looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miller being controlled here momentarily.
Lange really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lange avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Miller is looking to stand up but Lange won't let him.
Lange controlling Miller's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Lange is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Miller throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lange was covering up waiting for the punch and Miller finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Miller wanted to stand there but Lange had control of the position.
Lange has control of Miller's left arm, preventing Miller from doing any damage.
Miller wants to stand but Lange is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lange is adopting a defensive guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Artie Lange.
Lange throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Lange shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Miller is trying to defend but Lange finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lange passes to side control.
Miller wants to control but Lange postures up.
Lange cracks Miller with an elbow. That is naaassty.
You can see the frustration on Miller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lange moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lange seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Miller for as long as he can get away with.

Lange has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Miller feints and as Lange raises his hands in defense, Miller changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Miller looks winded!

Lange is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lange is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lange manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lange takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller wants to control but Lange is having none of it.
Lange content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Artie Lange will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lange manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Miller on his heels. He'll look to pass Miller's guard now, I'm sure.
Lange looking to pass the guard.
Lange is stalling in the full guard.
Lange stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lange controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lange postures up in Miller's guard and throws a big left but Miller blocks it.

Lange stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Miller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lange fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Miller to the ground. Lange is now in Miller's guard.
Lange is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lange stands up over Miller, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lange working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Miller's head.

Miller looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lange has picked Miller up and slammed him! Miller can't keep hold of the triangle and Lange manages to pass to side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Lange stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Miller. That snapped Lange's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Lange works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Lange landing with the ground and pound.

Miller is looking for a triangle but Lange pushes his legs off easily.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Lange sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lange passes Miller's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lange is taking a breather. Miller says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Lange is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Miller has managed to free his arm - good work.
Miller regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lange controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Lange decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Miller gets a double leg takedown into Lange's guard.

Lange is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Artie Lange overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Lange has his feet on Miller's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Nice defenses there by Lange.

Lange gets a takedown into half guard.
Miller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artie Lange dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Lange forces Miller back against the cage and clinches.

Lange has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Miller uses from the top position.
Miller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lange pulls Miller in close to his closed guard and prevents Miller from doing any damage or advancing position.
Miller wants to control from the top but Lange keeps moving.
Miller wants to stand and escape but instead Lange has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Lange is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lange looking to pass the guard.
Lange pushing down on Miller's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lange not doing much here.
Miller is trying to maintain the position but Lange is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller wants to get back to full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Lange gets the takedown into side control.
Lange has knee on belly momentarily but Miller bucks him off and regains half guard.
Miller is looking to control Lange's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miller avoid being mounted?
Miller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lange is controlling the pace.
Lange scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lange trying to control the pace.
Miller taking some punishment here, with Lange in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is looking to control Lange's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miller avoid being mounted?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lange connects with a nice short shot to Miller's temple.

Lange escapes and gets back to his feet.

Miller clinches with his opponent.
Artie Lange is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Miller successfully pulls guard.
Lange pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now.

Miller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lange gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lange passes Miller's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lange perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Lange stands up and beckons Miller to join him on the feet.

Miller shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lange looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lange is on top in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lange sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Miller's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Artie Lange showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lange, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artie Lange!
Artie Lange took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, DJs Locker for their support in the buildup to the fight.